New Releases by Patricia Lakin

When the town has money problems, Edward, the mayor''s nephew, helps find a way for people to work together to meet the needs of Parkside Elementary School and the Senior Citizen''s Center.

Discusses how children and families in different countries around the world live.

Becka Alden helps her mother in the family''s hardware store and tries to think of ways to increase business.

Describes popular indoor and outdoor games from around the world.

Examines the similarities and differences in art around the world reflecting a variety of cultures

Examines the similarities and differences in families around the world.

A deaf boy and his father share an early morning adventure. Early one morning, a young boy wakes to the light of his alarm clock. He puts on his hearing aids and clothes, then goes to wake his father. Together they brave the cold as they walk down the dirt road that leads to the beach. Lakin''s understated story reminds readers that sometimes the best way to communicate doesn''t involve words, while Steele’s watercolor illustrations show that beauty is never far away.

Earl, the custodian at Parkside Elementary School, helps keep the school running smoothly and finds everything from lost hats to lunch boxes.

The third grade of Parkside Elementary School finds out that it is hard work as well as fun to produce their own school newspaper.

While playing soccer with his classmates, Jeff demonstrates poor sportsmanship but gets some pointers on good behavior from his physical education teacher.

Discusses what it feels like to have a parent who does not speak English

Traces the life of the young woman who entered professional tennis at the age of thirteen and won a gold medal in the 1992 Olympics.

Minnie and Pluto play ball in the park, and learn words starting with the letter "b". On board pages.

A little girl tells of her drive to the dump with Grammy.

Big brother Aaron, on the verge of leaving home for a class field trip, gives young Benji firm instructions to leave his things alone while he is gone, but then Aaron finds himself missing his little brother on the trip.

Puzzle book featuring Inspector Puzzle, with deer-stalker and magnifying glass.

A collection of funny songs and games to play when riding in your car.

Describes what happens to a child during a visit to the doctor''s office for a routine examination.